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Sales tax setting recordsSales tax is booming in Crested Butte during the summer. That means business should have been good the …
Read More »We want mudslides in L.A.
Unlike most places around the country, we live in a place that not only welcomes big weather events, we pray for …
Read More »Forest Service decision will allow West Elk Mine Expansion
“A lose-lose-lose proposition” Last week the U.S. Forest Service upheld a decision that allows Arch Coal to expand its West Elk …
Read More »Community taking wary approach after passage of Amendment 64
Marijuana tourism? Maybe… Not too many people in the valley seem to be freaking out over the decision of Colorado voters …
Read More »Resort ready to open next week with tribute to Üllr
Ski for free The recent cold snap brought snow to the valley and our first glimpses of winter: skiing at Lily …
Read More »WSCU men and women place second at regionals in x-country
Both advance to NCAA Div. II Championships Both WSCU men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in second place at the …
Read More »Subaru Freeskiing Series announces Crested Butte dates
Back where it all began For the 20th year, Crested Butte Mountain Resort will host a big mountain freeskiing event—actually, two. …
Read More »New coaches tapped for Crested Butte Junior Nordic ski team
Former junior racing foes join forces Years ago Drew Holbrook, skiing for the Crested Butte Junior Nordic team, and Austin Ross …
Read More »Shari Sullivan-Marshall takes second at USATF Nationals
“It was one of the hardest trail races I’ve ever done” In addition to coaching the Titans high school cross-country team, …
Read More »Snowmaking stalled by warm temps but should pick up this weekend
Adequate water in the East River With temperatures in the 50s on Election Day and brown hills all around town, the …
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